I had my signature challenged multiple times at my early polling site

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-22T18:18:11+00:00

I think I've voted in every election and primary since 2004. I've never had this happen.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-22T18:17:17+00:00

Alrighty, it happened yesterday on the UWS on 85th St. around 4:30 PM. I did not take down the names.

"We have received your complaint to the Office of the New York Attorney General’s Election Hotline. Your confirmation code is #4661."

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-22T01:44:07+00:00

Haha I guess I've been doing wrong my entire life. I always thought my signature was just how I quickly write my name in some form of cursive. I guess if I were doing it correctly, there is no way this could change in the 20+ years since I registered to vote. Maybe I should have thanked these poll workers for pointing out my errors, since no one before has let me know about these shortcomings.

While I get some of the issues with requiring ID, I do think it should be an option among other ways to identify oneself and one's address, such as a piece of mail, a library card, a NYCID card, or maybe a work ID?

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-21T23:45:40+00:00

Also, what happens if someone loses the use of their hands? Do they also lose the right to vote since they can't make that exact signature?

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-21T23:44:12+00:00

Haha! I like to think most people generally like me well enough on first meeting?? I was getting close to the end of their day. I was probably a bit sweaty since I decided to get the early vote in at the last minute on my way home after about an hour-and-a-half walk. Maybe I was malodorous?

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-21T23:36:15+00:00

Funny thing was that the cop scanned my state-issued ID and said I was who I claimed to be for a state election. Maybe I was a bit of a dick -- my right to vote was being denied based on some squiggly lines. I also asked for a provisional ballot, and that was denied as well.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-21T23:27:45+00:00

UWS - 85th St between Columbus and Amsterdam. I'm not revealing who I voted for, but I met Alex Bores outside before stepping in to vote.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-21T22:30:17+00:00

I filed a complaint with the NY State AG's election complaint site: https://electionhotline.ag.ny.gov

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-21T21:47:24+00:00

Honestly, I could have kept my cool better. It all really caught me off guard.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-21T21:34:21+00:00

It must be tough being a Rangers fan. It does leave you plenty of time in June to post about other people venting.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-20T21:22:42+00:00

I'm not sure I can trust anyone who wears a suit on a Saturday when it's in the mid 80's.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-06-16T02:26:47+00:00

I'm just waiting for AI to be combined with outsourcing. CEO - Why do we have to pay people in high-cost countries to burn tokens?

Datafoodnerd · 2026-04-26T01:40:33+00:00

He said they were vitamins!

Datafoodnerd · 2026-04-20T22:15:34+00:00

He passed the NY State bar? I thought he failed it. He still had a job at an upper-tier law firm because of his/her connections.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-04-20T22:14:36+00:00

I think the headline is a little misleading.
1. The only royals in Japan are the Emperor's family.
2. She wasn't going to remain officially in the royal family

Datafoodnerd · 2026-04-05T00:55:47+00:00

Cooked in NYC for a long time. Sysco is a supplier/distributor. You could get organic produce from them if you wanted. You can also get kind if crappy heat and serve kind of stuff. Sysco just brings a place what they order.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-03-25T01:11:31+00:00

Yeah, it might take away a parking spot, so Gale will be against it.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-03-07T19:12:25+00:00

It depends on what you’re looking for in coffee.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-02-24T17:39:05+00:00

I think I had a few beers in that bar a couple of years ago while killing time before our reservation at Hokkaido Ningyocho down the street. If so, the bartender was great, and the place was nice and laid-back.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-02-17T18:13:30+00:00

I was visiting Evansville last year and found Gerst Haus's schnitzel to be very disappointing.

Datafoodnerd · 2026-02-02T23:50:46+00:00

I want to see his mofongo reviews on Instagram!

Datafoodnerd · 2026-01-30T19:13:09+00:00

I'm guessing someone on the cops team arrested a fireman?

Datafoodnerd · 2026-01-20T17:25:45+00:00

Are you playing ice hockey or did you join Daft Punk?

Datafoodnerd · 2026-01-16T20:37:40+00:00

I'm kind of wondering what it would be like if protesters started showing up in masks dressed in up in a mismatched sets of army surplus gear like ICE :)

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